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feet per dwelling unit. The single family lots average <br />approximately 17,000 square feet per unit. Twin home lots <br />average over 28,000 square feet, over 14,000 square feet per <br />unit. <br />o Wetland Protection. <br />Much of the area abuts a major wetland system on the south <br />of the development. All development will need to address <br />erosion control, grading, and drainage control. The project <br />will require approvals from the DNR, Watershed District, and <br />the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The developer has been <br />working with these organizations and does not anticipate any <br />work near the wetland itself. <br />0 Utilities. <br />The plat will create two cul -de -sac streets of approximately <br />900 feet. The Subdivision Ordinance allows cul -de -sacs <br />longer than 500 feet only where topographic conditions <br />dictate. While such conditions may be present in this case, <br />the City Engineer and Public Works Director will have to <br />review utilities impacts for adequacy in this area. <br />The Planning Commission should review these and other issues <br />toward the objective of giving direction to the developer as to <br />the general acceptability of twin home style development in this <br />area. <br />cc: Joel Hanson <br />Kathy Glanzer <br />John Palacio <br />Tom Sweeney <br />Gordie Howe <br />2 <br />Page 16 <br />